Record RAPID RADIO GUIDE

Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 27, 16 December 1938, Page 33

Record RAPID RADIO GUIDE

HIGHLIGHT] "OF THE WEEK The Cream of the Programmes

Vocal and Instrumental Sunday, December 18: ‘‘Hymns of All Churches,’’ a beautifully sung choral offering, is presented from all ZB stations at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A&A programme of songs of the offen air will be heard from 1ZB 4.15 p.m. Clement Q. Williams, emiment Australian baritone, will be heard in a recital of songs by Rudolf Peterka from 1YA at 8.30 p.m. A classical programme featuring recorded recitals by Marjorie Lawrence, Australian prima donna, will be presented from 2YA between 8.30 and 10 p.m. The Leeds Festival Choir with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir ‘Thomas Beecham, will be heard in a recording of Choral

Dance No. 17 from "Prince Igor," by Borodin, from 3YA.at 8.41 p.m. A pregramme of music by overseas bands will be presented by 4ZB at 6.43 p.m. Monday, December 19: Julie Werry, N.Z. soprano recently returned from a tour of Australia, will be heard from TYA at 9.25 p.m. The Woolston Brass Band, conducted by R. J. Estall, will be heard in a studio recital, with popular interludes, from 3YA between 8 and $3 p.m.

A study of the specification of seventeenth and early eighteenth . century organ reveals an instrument admirably suited for the music of the great composers leading up to Bach. In reeent years a number of organs on ‘these principles have been constructed, and it is on one of these instruments that ‘the distinguished . * organ-

ist, Carl Weinrich, will give his performance of Trio Sonata No. 6 in G Major for Organ, by Johann Sebastian Bach, 3YA at 9.48 p.m. The Russian Cathedral Choir presents a programme of _beautifully sung choral numhers from 4YA at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 20: b Clement Q. Williams, Australian baritone, will be heard in a studio recital from 1YA at 8.15 p.m. Pinto Pete and his Ranch Boys corral’ some really fine Western songs in their session from 2ZB at 8.45 p.m. A recital of classical songs by Robert Simmers, baritone, will be heard from 2YA at 9.5 p.m. Wednesday, December 21: Julie Werry, N.Z. soprano, who sang for Richard Tauber during his tour of Australia, will be heard in a recital of songs by Grieg and Schubert from 1YA at 816 pm.

"Minstrel Show’-a programme of negro melodies and humour-is presented from all ZB stations at 9 p.m, Clement Q. Williams, Australian baritone, presents traditional songs of France, freely arranged by Arnold Bax, from 1YA at 8.41 p.m. Hileen Courtenay, mezzo-soprano, will be heard in a batlad recital from 2YA at 8.10 p.m. "The Blue Danube’"’-songs and stories of the River of Ro-mance-will be broadcast from 2YA at 8.26 p.m. The 3YA Orchestra, conducted by Will Hutchens, Mus.Bae., presents a studio concert, with popular interludes, from 3YA between 9 and 10 p.m. Thursday, December 22: Donald Novis sings from all ZB stations and 2ZA at 7.30 p.m. Julie Werry, N.Z. soprano, will be heard in a studio recital including the Maori song "Hine e Hine" from 1YA at 8.15 p.m. — The Orchestra (augmented) conducted by the composer, presents the first complete performance of a dramatic symphonic poem for

orchestra, choir, and narrator, "Dr. Faustus" by Andersen Tyrer, from 2YA during a programme between 9 and 10 p.m. Song and music are skilfully blended in the session of Maorilarnd melodies broadcast from 3ZB at 10 p.m, A recorded: concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, with vocal interludes by Hlisabeth Schumann (soprano) and Gerhard Husch (baritone) will be presented from 4YA between 8 and 10 p.m. Friday, December 23: 2YA presents a band programme, with interludes by Olga Burton (soprano) between 9.15 and 10 p.m. William Turner’s Ladies Choir will be heard in a recorded recital from 3YA at 8.46 p.m, Danny Malone, famous irish © tenor, will be heard in two recordings-from 3YA at 9.46 p.m. Saturday, December 24: The Choir of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, will be heard in

a recorded recital of two traditional Christmas carols from 1LYA at 8 p.m. Paul Robeson, famous negro bass, will be heard in a recorded recital of negro spiritual songs from 1YA at 8.16 p.m. Viola Morris and Victoria Anderson (vocalists) present a programme of solos and duets from 1YA between 8.30 and 9 p.m. 2YA presents, at 9.5 p.m., a reeorded BBC reyue programme, ‘"Who’s Hooper?" Book by Fred Thompson; lyrics by Clifford Grey; music by Howard Talbot and Ivor Novello. The Carol Singers, conducted by Victor C. Peters, introduce a programme of Christmas music, from 3YA at 11 p.m. A programme of Christmas carols, relayed from the Christchurch Anglican Cathedral, will be broadcast from 3YL Christchurch at 7.30 p.m. The Dunedin Glee Singers, _ conducted by H. P. Desmoulins, present a programme of Christmas carols from 4YA at 9.5 p.m.

e° Gladys Moncrieff, popular Australian soprano, will be heard in recital from 4YA at 9.36 p.m. Humorous and Dramatic Sunday, December 18: As a novel, "A Tale of Two Cities" won fame for its author, Charles Dickens; as a film it proved immensely popular, and now as a radio serial feature it is commanding a wide circle of listeners. Hear it from 4ZB at 9.15 p.m. Judith Anne and her Uncle John are heard in a further discussion on "Vanity, Thy Name is Woman" from 2YC Wellington at 7.30 p.m. Monday, December 19: The radio feature, "The House of Peter McGregor" was awarded the Andrew Schrade medal for the best dramatic programme in America and has caused a sensation in Australia. Now it can

be heard from all ZB stations at 10.30 a.m. from Monday toFriday. The seventh episode of the thrilling serial feature, "The Exploits of the Black Moth" will be broadcast from 1YA at 8 p.m. "John Halifax, Gentleman," a radio dramatisation of Mrs. Craik’s famous novel, presented by George Edwards and Company, will be heard from 1YA at 8.45 p.m. "The Count of Monte Cristo" a radio dramatisation of Alexander Dumas’ famous novel, presented daily except Sunday from 2Z8 at 5.15 p.m. and 2ZA at 6.30 p.m. "Ai Day in the Life of an Infantry Soldier," a continuity programme by Majors Three, illustrated by field calls, their origin and meaning, wiil be presented from 2YA at 9.5 p.m. "Coronets of England: The Life of Charles II, The Merry Monarch," from 4YA at 9.5 p.m "Khyber," a thrilling story of the Indian North-West Frontier, will be presented . from 4¥A at 9.43 p.m. The forees of law and order engage in a grim battle with the un-

derworld in "Federal Agent." Hear it from 4ZB at 8.45 p.m. Tuesday, December 20: "Here’s a Queer Thing," a dramatic presentation of queer happenings in all parts of the world, will be broadcast from 3YA at 8.47 p.m. Nat Gould’s greatest racing story "The Double Event" is presented in serial form from all ZB stations at 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 21: In the thrilling radio serial, ‘*Black Flame of the Amazon,"’ Captain Harold Noice, eminent explorer and scientist, leads an expedition through the jungle regions of South America in search of gold treasure in a temple of the ancient Inca Indians. Hear it from all ZB stations at 6.15 toright, tomorrow, and Friday. "Coronets of England--The Life of Mary Queen. of Scots," from 1YA at 9.5 p.m. "The Rogue Magnificent," is the title of chapter .11 of the romantic serial of the. Middte Ages, "Into the Light," pro-

duced by the NBS and presented from 2YA at 9.5 p.m. A further episode in the thriiling drama, "The Stonehill Prison Mystery" will be broadcast from 3ZB at 8.45 p.m. "Mittens," an epic of the Turf, presented by George Edwards and Company from 4YA at p.m. A further episode in serial presentation of Victor Hugo’s dramatic novel, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" will be heard from 4YA at 9.18 p.m. Thursday, December 22: "The Cottage in the Highiands* -a drama in cameo-from 1ZM Manurewa at 7.45 p.m.

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Episodes three and four of a new. swift-moving comedy serial, "The Rich Uncle from Fiji," will be broadcast from 2YA at 8.17 tonight. "Nelson of Trafalgar," a radio dramatisation of the life story of ‘Lord ‘Nelson, will be broadzast from 3ZB at 8.45 p.m. "The Case of the Priceless Collection," | introducing ‘Inspector Scott, of Scotland Yard, will be presented by George Sdwards and Company from 3YA at 8 p.m. "Personal Column’"-drama from the agony column of a newspaperfrom 3YA at 8.48 p.m. "Man Through the Ages: Echoes from Olympus," an historical panoramic serial written by James J. Donnelly and produced by the NBS, will be ‘broadcast by 4YA at 8.42 p.m. "Dog Heroes," a feature extolling the heroism of "the friend of man," from 4ZB at 8.30 p.m, Friday, December 23: Intimate and personal in its appeal ‘‘One Man’s Family"’ is proving as popular in New Zealand as in America, where for many years it has been a leading radio feature. Hear it from all ZB stations at 9 p.m.. "A Crazy Christmas Panto. mime," a presentation by

eleven of Columbia’s famous artists, from 1YA at 9.5 p.m. Bobbie Comber, Fabia Drake and Company present "A Fruity Melodrama" or "The Doings Up at the Hall," a comedy sketch by the Melluish Brothers, from 1YA at 9.33 p.m. Famous child impersonator, Harry Hemsley, presents "El-

sie, Johnnie and Winnie's Broadcast" from 1YA at 9.47 p.m. Jimmy O’Dea and Harry O’Dono-. van, well-known Irish comedians, present the sketch, "Mrs. Mulligan

Buys a Turkey," from 2YA at 8.48 p.m. "Christmas," a continuity programme illustrating the music and customs of Christmas in different lands and in different ages, will be presented from 2YC Wellington at 8 pm. Saturday, December 24: The adventures of Tarzan of the Apes have tong thrilled young ind old through the medium of Edgar Rice Bur-. roughs’s famous novel. Now the exploits of Tarzan can be followed, in radio serial form, from 1ZB at 6.30 p.m. and 2Z2B at 6.45 p.m. "Coronets of England-The Life of Mary Queen of Scots,’ from 3YA at 8.35 p.m. "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," a recorded pantomime presented by an outstanding cast of overseas artists, re-introducing all the old pantomime favourites of yesteryear, will be broadcast from 3YA at 9.5 p.m A fitting feature with which to conclude the week, "The Mirth Parade," is heard from 1ZB, 3ZB and 4ZB at 8 p.m. Talks Sunday, December 18: Mrs. J. A. Lee talks on ‘Woman’s Place in the World" from 1ZB at 4 p.m., 2ZB and 3ZB at 4.45 p.m., and 4ZB at 4.15 p.m. Uncle Scrim’s popular Sunday evening session, ‘‘The Man in the Street,’’ will be heard from 1ZB, 2ZB, 3ZB and 2ZA at 8 o’clock. Monday, December 19: Aunt Daisy conducts her morning recipe session from all ZB siations at 9.45 am, from Monday to Saturday. _. Hear the queer and interesting stories that lie behind the designs on stamps, told by the Stamp Man from all ZB stations at 5.45 p.m. today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Miss Nelle M. Scanian, wellknown New ‘Zealand authoress, talks on a topical subject, "A Contrast in Christmases: New Zeaiand and England," from 1YA at 9.5 p.m. For most people Christmas means holidays, hosts of visitors, and general festivities, but for those in scattered outposts it means loneliness, memories, and. the usual routine of work. "Christmas in the Lighthouse," an interview with Mr. R. B. Cooper, will be broadcast from 2YA at 8.40 p.m. The manner in which Christ mas is celebrated in other parts of the world always Proves an interesting subject and freland’s Gaclic atmosphere fends itself particularly well to a talk on Christmas celebrations. Dr. A. L. M. Perry talks on "Christmas in the jrish Mists" from 3YA at 9.5 p.m, Mr. J. T. Paul talks on "World Affairs" from 4YA at 8.41 p.m. From the kasbar of Algiers to gay Vienna, from New York, metropolis of the New World, to the mystic lamasaries of Tibet-travel the world with Leon Gotz in his session from all ZB stations at 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 20: ‘Marina talks on "Nutrition" from 1ZB at 9.37 a.m. Worried over some personal matter? Then why not consult Arthur Collyns who conducts the "Between Ourselves" session from 1ZB at 4.15 p.m. Mr, L. K. Munro is the speaker on "World Affairs" from 1YA, at 9.5 p.m.

Whether it be beauty of mind, face or figure, all true _ beauty springs from good health, Listen to Elizabeth Blane’s talk on "Health and Beauty" from 2ZB at 9.45 p.m, Lola Maries talks on "The Feast of Lights-A Glimpse of the London Ghetto," from 3YA at 9.5 p.m. Many and varied are the manners in which people prefer to spend their Christmas holidays, but those who favour hiking will be well advised to listen to Mr. O. Balk’s ‘talk on "Holiday Hiking" from 4YA at 7.30 p.m, Another talk on how and where people spend their Christmases is that by Major F. H. Lampen, 0D.S.0., "A Soldier’s Christmases," to be heard from 4YA at 8.43 p.m. Wednesday, December 21: Anne Stewart’s weekly talk on "Interior Decoration" is heard from 1ZB at 10 am. and 22ZB at 10.7 a.m. Dr. Guy H. Scholefield is the speaker on "World Affairs" from 2YA at 8.40 p.m. Mary Scott talks on "Leaves from a Backblocks Diary (No. 3): The Simple Life" from 4YA at 8.42 p.m. Thursday, December 22: Marina discusses child psychology from 1ZB at 11.30 a.m. "The Mission Goes South" is the title of tonight’s instalment of Mr. Douglas Cress well’s series of talks, "The Cradle of New Zealand," to be heard from 1YA at 9.5. "Who’s Who and What’s What?" -a ramble in the news by "Cor-anto"-from 2YA at 7.30 p.m.

Friday, December 23: Attention, motorists and pedestrians! A representative of the Automobile Association talks on ‘‘Roads and Road Safety,’’ from 2YA at 7.45 tonight! . Professor FP. L. H. Wood, Professor of History at Victoria College, talks on "A New Zealand Observer in Hurope-The Vitality of France," from 3YA at 9.5 p.m. Special Broadcasts Saturday, December 24: Her Excellency, Viscountess Galway, broadcasts a Christmas message to the children, followed by greetings from two

crippled children, from 1YA, 2YA, 3YA and 4YA at 5 p.m. Christmas messages from the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, the Hon. Adam Hamilton, and the president of the Returned Soldiers’ Association will be broadcast from 1YA, 2YA, 8YA and 4YA at 10.15 p.m. Opera Sunday, December 18: A complete musical presentation of ‘"Tannhauser,’’ an opera, in three acts by Richard Wagner, will be broadcast from 4YA at 8.30 p.m. bed . Dance + Tuesday, December 20: "Take Your Partners," a programme of modern dance music in correct dance tempo, with interludes by Dick Powell, will be broadcast from 3YA at 40 p.m, Wednesday, December 21: Sammy Lee and his Americanadians (on relay from the Majestic Cabaret) supply the dance programme from 2YA at 10 p.m. Friday, December 23: A dance programme of new recordings, with special swing session, compered by Arthur Pearce, will be broadcast from 2YA at .10 p.m. Saturday, December 24: The Revellers Dance Band presents an old-time dance _ programme, with recorded interludes. from 4YA at 10.25 p.m, Midnight Mass Saturday, December 24: Midnight masses will be broadcast on Christmas Eve as follows :- 1YA Auckland: Relayed from St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Roman Catholic). 2YA Wellington: Relayed from St. Gerard’s Redemptorist Church (Roman Catholic), SYA Christchurch: Relayed from St. Michael’s and All Angels Church (Anglican). Sports and Sporting Wednesday, December 21: "Scenes from the Sporting ... Past-Old Matches Revived." The Fourth Cricket Test at Manchester, Australia versus England, July, 1902. A vivid broadcast commentary on an epic cricket test, as it would have been heard had radia facilities existed in those days, to be presented from 1YA at 9.29 p.m. "In the Sports Club’-an interview with Leo Numa, a wrestler recently seen in action in New Zealand-from 8YL Christchurch at 8.18 p.m. Saturday, December 24: A summary of play in the Plunket Shield cricket match, Wellington versus Otago, will be broadcast by 2YA (on relay from the Basin Reserve) at 11 am. and at intervals throughout the afternoon. Progress reports on the Plunket Shield cricket match, Auckland versus Canterbury, will be broadcast by 8YA at 11.380 a.m, and throughout the afternoon.